Time to crown Novak the GOAT?

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It's better to ask an ordinary tennis player whether he would prefer a GS or a gold medal from a tennis tournament at the Olympics. That would be the right question and the right answer. I believe that at least 90% of them would opt for GS.

Sure maybe most people will pick a slam, but most would also pick the Olympics over a M1000 and Atp final, which again is a flaw in the elo system. Too many flaws I don't know where to begin but I gave you already 3 examples.
 

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Sure maybe most people will pick a slam, but most would also pick the Olympics over a M1000 and Atp final, which again is a flaw in the elo system. Too many flaws I don't know where to begin but I gave you already 3 examples.

I'm sorry that you insist on some of your claims that have no basis.
 

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I went back to the OP, out of curiosity. It was you, @El Dude, that started this thread, exactly 2 years ago tomorrow, when Novak got to #19, I guess? Who knew it would take 2 years for him to finally take the lead in the Slam totals. I'm not giving you a hard time about that, just noting it. I know you started the thread to be controversial, and spark discussion, so, man after my own heart. :)
 

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You followed tennis before Djokovic became known?
The question is a fair one. I suspect the poster is not a tennis fan, just an acolyte of cult of Djokovic. @BratSrbin doesn't participate in regular tennis discussions, nor does she have any actual knowledge of tennis. She just complains about the mistreatment of Djokovic in the press, and shows up occasionally to brag when Novak wins something of note. Pure trolling.
 

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BratSrbin vs. Nadalfan2013

The rest of us:


Actually, I thought BratSrbin v. Kieran was the popcorn match of today.

All Nolehaters are now against me to vent their frustration and anger because they no longer have any argument to challenge his dominance.
I'm here to rip your soul out, haters. Of course if you have it, soul, I mean.
 
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The question is a fair one. I suspect the poster is not a tennis fan, just an acolyte of cult of Djokovic. @BratSrbin doesn't participate in regular tennis discussions, nor does she have any actual knowledge of tennis. She just complains about the mistreatment of Djokovic in the press, and shows up occasionally to brag when Novak wins something of note. Pure trolling.
The internet is filled with Serbian Djoker fans, who aren’t tennis fans, just fans of their hero. Which is great, it’s natural, he’s the most prominent sportsman from that region, far as I know. But the downside is that they think tennis began about 20 years ago, and they have little or no interest in tennis beyond what Novak is doing, which limits their knowledge of the game.

And also, of course, no matter what Novak does, they defend him, which isn’t reasonable, but it’s noticeable. But I don’t begrudge them their moment. It’s huge for them. It’s the non-Serbs who act like Novak is up against the whole world that’s out to get him who should know better..
 

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Novak Djokovic Hugs Tom Brady Moments After Winning Record-Setting 23rd Grand Slam Championship at French Open​

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The question is a fair one. I suspect the poster is not a tennis fan, just an acolyte of cult of Djokovic. @BratSrbin doesn't participate in regular tennis discussions, nor does she have any actual knowledge of tennis. She just complains about the mistreatment of Djokovic in the press, and shows up occasionally to brag when Novak wins something of note. Pure trolling.

Arguing with someone who does not know elementary things is a waste of time.